Lodge of Perfection Degrees
4th Degree – Builder
A Master Mason seeks divine guidance.
Philosophy: Brothers grow together in Scottish Rite.
Core Values: Reverence for God, Integrity, & Service to Humanity
5th Degree – Perfect Master
Two sons of Aaron, corrupted by greed and ambition, allow the sacred flame to extinguish.
Philosophy: Trustworthiness is more valuable than life and is the basis for Masonic honor.
Core Values: Reverence for God, Justice & Integrity
6th Degree – Master of the Brazen Serpent
When the children of Israel encounter a rough and dangerous journey through the desert, they rebel against Moses and God.
Philosophy: The answer to the spiritual problems of mankind is faith in ourselves and in God.
7th Degree – Provost and Judge
Core Values: Reverence for God
A dispute among the workmen where honesty and justice prevail.
Philosophy: We should render justice to all mankind.
Core Values: Justice & Integrity
8th Degree – Intendent of the Building
Based on the Old Testament story of King David and his assignment to his son, the future King Solomon.
Philosophy: The degree reminds us that each honor we receive requires attention to a particular duty.
Core Values: Service to Humanity, Integrity, & Reverence for God
9th Degree – Master of the Temple
The Temple of King Solomon is dedicated by priests of many religions.
Philosophy: We should not be too zealous in executing justice.
Core Values: Reverence for God & Service to Humanity
10th Degree – Master Elect
King Solomon learns of his sentence from which there is no appeal.
Philosophy: The violator of his obligations to God will not go unpunished.
Core Values: Reverence for God & Justice
11th Degree – Sublime Master Elected
King Solomon’s tax collector violates the public trust.
Philosophy: When confronted by corrupt, tyrannical, or illegal behavior on the part of a person in authority, the nation should remain loyal and courageous.
Core Values: Integrity
12th Degree – Master of Mercy
Joseph forgives his brothers for selling him into slavery.
Philosophy: We are taught forgiveness, compassion, and Brotherly love.
Core Values: Justice & Integrity
13th Degree – Master of the Ninth Arch
The degree dramatizes the dangers encountered as men search for the lost word.
Philosophy: We are reminded that difficulties and dangers should not deter us from pursuing moral perfection.
Core Values: Reverence for God
14th Degree – Grand Elect Mason
The essence of Symbolic Masonry is compiled in lessons of the Lodge of Perfection.
Philosophy: Members are encouraged to worship God at the altar of their choice.
Core Values: Reverence for God
Princes of Jerusalem Degrees
15th Degree – Knight of the East
This degree teaches us to emulate Zerubbabel who, even when tempted, would not violate his obligations.
Philosophy: Loyalty to conviction, fidelity to duty, and devotion to truth are the essences of integrity.
Core Values: Integrity
16th Degree – Prince of Jerusalem
The court of King Darius contemplates what motivates man.
Philosophy: We learn that devotion to truth surpasses secular motivations.
Core Values: Reverence for God
Chapter Of Rose Croix Degrees
17th Degree – Knight of the East and West
The degree dramatizes a picture of human failure, and social and moral behavior. The Book of Life is sealed.
Philosophy: We must seek truth in our way of life and should learn from, and avoid, repeating the errors of the past.
Core Values: Reverence for God & Service to Humanity
18th Degree-Knight of the Rose Croix of H.R.D.M.
The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth are used to exemplify the universal principles of life.
Philosophy: The Book of Life is opened. The new law is a law of love, which all men everywhere may understand and practice.
Core Values: Integrity
Consistory Degrees
(The Valley of Lowell Does not have a Consistory Body. These Degrees are conferred thru other Valley’s)
19th Degree – Brothers of the Trail
Along the Oregon Trail in the 1840s, one pioneer lives up to his sacred obligation to care for his Brother.
Philosophy: A Mason’s word is good as gold anyplace in the world where a man’s word still counts for something.
Core Values: Reverence for God & Integrity
20th Degree – Master Ad Vitam
Benedict Arnold seeks pardon for his treason.
Philosophy: Treason is a crime over which Masonry casts no mantle of charity.
Core Values: Devotion to Country & Integrity
21st Degree – Patriarch Noachite
Knights and Nobles come together to punish crime, reward virtue, protect the innocent, and provide aid to the needy.
Philosophy: Freemasonry is not a shield for evil-doing.
Core Values: Justice
22nd Degree – Prince of Libanus
A Brother is introduced to wood cutters who test his willingness to put aside his rank and status.
Philosophy: Honest work is honorable and noble in the sight of God and man.
Core Values: Service to Humanity
23rd Degree – Knight of Valor
Based on a true incident during World War II and the heroic actions of Four Chaplains.
Philosophy: This degree teaches us that faith in God will find expression in love for our fellow man, even to the ultimate personal sacrifice.
Core Values: Reverence for God, Tolerance, Devotion to Country & Service to Humanity
24th Degree – Brother of the Forest
A Native American petitions for membership in a colonial Symbolic Lodge.
Philosophy: The importance of Tolerance and Freemasonry is a universal Brotherhood.
Core Values: Tolerance
25th Degree – Master of Achievement
Industriousness is shown through the life of Brother Benjamin Franklin.
Philosophy: The wages of a Mason are earned and paid in their dealing with one another.
Core Values: Devotion to Country & Service to Humanity
26th Degree – Friend and Brother Eternal
Two officers, while on opposite sides of the Civil War, maintain their Masonic principles.
Philosophy: Masonic unity and harmony transcend conflict.
Core Values: Devotion to Country & Integrity
27th Degree – Knight of Jerusalem
An historic clash between Pope Honorius III and Emperor Frederick II.
Philosophy: When tensions arise between church and state, one must be governed by his own conscience.
Core Value: Tolerance
28th Degree – Knight of the Sun
Masonry’s transformation from an operative guild to speculative moral fraternity.
Philosophy: The working tools of the builders’ art are used to express unique qualities of moral instruction.
Core Values: Integrity
29th Degree – Knight of St. Andrew
An incident in the long wars between Islam and Christianity in Europe is resolved by Masonic teachings and tolerance.
Philosophy: No one religion has a monopoly on truth.
Core Value: Tolerance
30th Degree – Grand Inspector
A 14th century trial in the English civil court during the reign of Edward II is conducted.
Philosophy: To be attentive, impartial, and equitable in judging others.
Core Values: Justice
31st Degree – My Brother’s Keeper
While attending St. Andrew’s Lodge at the Green Dragon Tavern, Brothers Warren and Dawes come to the aid of an injured Brother.
Philosophy: The degree reinforces our call to service in the fraternity.
Core Values: Integrity & Service to Humanity
32nd Degree – Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
The degree dramatically teaches us to choose between personal advancement and service to humanity.
Philosophy: The degree represents the victory of the spiritual over the human in man.
Core Values: Devotion to Country & Service to Humanity